GiftBerry Charity Blog

Charities Receive Free Gifts

2009-01-14T14:22:00.001-08:00

2009 has been going strong. We have more gifts to give away to charities than before.

Let's help raise the funds needed for your charity this year.

Los Angeles – GiftBerry.org unveils Rescue Plan for Charities

2008-12-11T15:20:00.000-08:00

With recent cyber chatter concerning the impact of Web 2.0 and Cloud Applications for the Internet, a small Los Angeles Non-Profit has rolled out a suite of software that has the potential to save each charity up to $100,000.00 per year.

“GiftBerry provides its software to Charities for free”, says Barb Castleman, who co-founded the www.GiftBerry.org system, “and everyone wins”.

“The first question people ask is ‘How do you do it?”, laughs Castleman, “We explain that GiftBerry.org is supported solely through Corporate Grants and Business Donations, and the Charity Directors are just amazed and excited”.

“The average individual donation cycle uses about 26 pieces of paper, reports Ms. Castleman, “but at GiftBerry, you can run all Charity functions online, with virtual records, IRS compliance, and utter security”.

GiftBerry’s software application, eGala, is a godsend for Charities that routinely spend $30-100,000 per year on event management, specialized custom software running pledge drives, contacting donors, and endless day to day transactions.

“GiftBerry has created a paperless format for all transactions, which will comply not only with ‘Green’ objectives of the Charity, but also fits in nicely with Corporate and Business donors who can now give cash, products, services online directly, in seconds”. GiftBerry even allows special promotions and discounts to be offered to Charities and their patrons.

www.GiftBerry.org was featured at the recent CAPSO Convention in Long Beach, and will be presenting at the upcoming national conference for independent schools in Denver Colorado this January 15-17.

For more information contact:
Barb Castleman
(877) 736-6243
Barb@Giftberry.org
www.Giftberry.org

Web 2.0 Rocks

2008-11-10T08:45:00.000-08:00

WEB 2.0 is FREE products and services on the web.

GIFTBERRY is a Non-Profit.

GiftBerry is FREE software for Charities and Schools.

Duh!

Why should Charities and Schools pay thousands per

year to a for profit software company?

They shouldn't.

GiftBerry provides FREE services like School Enrollment,

Charity Fundraising, Auctions all in a simple to use

format.

No Tricks, No Joke.

Non-Profits can even hook-up their bank account to the

GiftBerry system for DIRECT payments.

LANDFILLS SUCK!

2008-11-07T16:37:00.000-08:00

It is far wiser to avoid the landfill at all costs.

PAPERLESS is the future of Giving, and all

Philanthropy for that matter. Why not give

the free way at GiftBerry.org. The only place

that let's 100% of your donation go directly

to the Charity or School bank account of your

choice. Yes, of course you can donate money,

but better than that, you can donate new or used

products & merchandise, services, volunteer time

and almost anything else you can think of ONLINE

without some middleman getting a cut.

Paperwork Sucks!

2008-11-07T16:33:00.001-08:00

Green-up your personal giving

2008-11-06T14:02:00.000-08:00

Paperless & Green every time

Give Products, Services, Certificates, and even

One stop is easy and automated

Connect with school, church, club, or friends for pool giving

Sponsor or support a child through a charity

Volunteer your time

Find similar causes

IRS online record comply

View yearly totals instantly

2008-10-30T08:44:00.000-07:00

Hey- this Giving thing is crazy. Giving is absolutely emotional, and makes you feel good, but did you know that corporations only give 3% of the pie. Yes indeedy, 85% of giving is by individuals like you and me. That is big. Why don't corporations give more??? It simply is not in their budget, nor in their interest. They portion a certain budget for the corporate foundation arm of their company, then make it almost impossible for anyone other than the Red Cross, Unicef, The United Way (who routinely waste 80% or more), to get their already limited donations. Some corporations don't even allow non-profits to apply, but instead give to only one or two large Charities (that they may be board members of). Wait a minute, I love the Red Cross, don't get me wrong...but these large farm animals of the 70's are so lazy. If you are a Charity, your best bet is to go directly to the people. That is where your donations will materialize. The more people you contact, the better your results.

If you want to give, then give to Charities that really need your help. The small and medium size Charities are in need. Community giving rocks. With GiftBerry.org, donations go directly to the Charity Bank account, no middleman. GiftBerry also gives Award points when you give.

GiftBerry.org Scolpak

2008-10-29T13:54:00.000-07:00

Provide a complete online green platform
to improve the charitable giving experience.
AT NO COST TO THE CHARITY OR SCHOOL!

Charities locate donations, organize fundraising, and run events ONLINE.
Schools run pledge drives, online applications, hot lunches, day care +
Individuals donate, sponsor charities, connect with giving the goal.